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Susanna Rynehart (Gilmartin)

Partner, Employment

Specialisms & expertise

Susanna is noted in Chambers & Partners UK directory 2017 for clients appreciating her "wealth of knowledge" and say that "her guidance is invaluable".

Susanna regularly represents both commercial and individual clients in the employment tribunal and also acts for clients in the High Court. She has particular expertise in contentious employment work in particular discrimination claims, post-termination restrictions and the recovery and protection of confidential information. She regularly acts for senior executives and employees where she assists, guides and advises them on how to maximise their contract negotiations at the start of new employment, as well as assisting in the facilitation and negotiation of exits, when the employment relationship ends.

Client stories & examples of work

Recent examples of some of Susanna's work inlcude:

Acting for Canon Jeremy Pemberton in his discrimination and harassment claim against the Reverend Richard Inwood. This test case is now in the Court of Appeal. Canon Pemberton is the first Church of England priest to marry his same sex partner following the introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. As a result of which his license to officiate was revoked and he is now unable to work as a Chaplain

Acting for a senior executive in his disability discrimination and harassment claim against a large global company. The hearing went to a 15 day final hearing and the company settled the case for a substantial six figure sum just before judgement was handed down

Representing an educational college to defend two tribunal claims: one for sex discrimination and the other for disability discrimination

Acting for a director in respect of defending threatened High Court proceedings for taking confidential information.

Types of client

Susanna has a varied commercial client practice but has specific expertise in advising clients in the education, food & beverage, logistics, distribution and insurance sectors.

Achievements & other appointments

Listed as a notable practitioner and Leader in her Field in Chambers & Partners since 2011.

Susanna was amazingly efficient and effective. Responses were clear, concise and timely, and objectives achieved.

Client

I was able to meet and discuss my situation very soon after contacting TSP, Susanna was easy to contact and turned round review and responses to my employer swiftly, and the matter was dealt with within a relatively short timescale, minimising stress to me.

Client

I appreciate the responsiveness of Susanna with regards to my last minute request for help, and believe the advice given was very sound. I also recognise and appreciate the professionalism I have seen at all stages of our engagement

Client

Susanna was the first employment lawyer I've ever had to use. She was great and exceeded my expectations at every stage.

Client

Provided high quality advice!

Client

I came away understanding the background to the advice given, and I am happy that this takes into account my best interests

Client

Very prompt and responsive both during and after business hours, to successfully progress the case to agreement within a short time period and to schedule

Client

Pragmatic, commercially focused and responsive

Client

Susanna Gilmartin has extensive experience representing clients before employment tribunals and the High Court regarding post-termination restrictions, breach of fiduciary duties and breach of confidentiality. Clients say she is "sensible, knows her stuff incredibly well and is very realistic in terms of managing expectations."

Chambers UK 2016

Susanna was clear and efficient in explaining my options when dealing with my employer. At no point was I left confused or unsure of my options. Exactly what I want in a lawyer!

Client

Susanna was very professional, full of knowledge but mostly assuring and listened to her client and made sure I understood all the aspects of the process.

Client

Susanna was clear and efficient in explaining my options when dealing with my employer. At no point was I left confused or unsure of my options. Exactly what I want in a lawyer!

Client

All the advice given was structured toward the type of business that we are.

Client

I have used TSP’s Workplace Law updates for number of years in my leadership roles with NCG, Royal British Legion Industries and now with Franksson David Consultancy Services. In terms of up to the minute content, simple to understand language and ease of use they are by far the best quality updates I have come across as a HR practitioner. I would strongly recommend them as an essential read to any HR professional.

David Jessop

Susanna was extremely competent in her approach and guided me through the process with clarity and professionalism at all times, she was a pleasure to have as my adviser

Client

Clearly understood the issues, explained to me what I was not really familiar with and confirmed that my understanding of certain aspects was indeed correct.

Client

Clear concise advice and the negotiated removal of a number of unpleasant clauses to my benefit.

Client

The advice I got was helpful, straightforward and I find Susanna to be very knowledgeable.

Client

I came away understanding the background to the advice given, and I am happy that this takes into account my best interests

Client

At all times I was able to communicate with Susanna Rynehart during my negotiations with my employer, she was able to give me a good steer regarding expectations, next steps, possible outcomes, and where to draw the line.

Client

Susanna was efficient and effective. Turnaround time was excellent. Susanna was very thorough and ensured I understood the agreement. She was also very personable and I felt very comfortable and confident throughout the process.

Client

Clear explanations, provided options and associated implications. I felt well informed when making decisions.

Client

Client

I appreciate the responsiveness of Susanna with regards to my last minute request for help, and believe the advice given was very sound. I also recognise and appreciate the professionalism I have seen at all stages of our engagement.

Client

Susanna Rynehart: has extensive experience in advising senior executives on exit negotiations, as well as frequently acting for employers across the education, food and beverage, distribution and insurance sectors in both contentious and advisory matters. Sources say: "She is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with"

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